machine for turning bread into stones

The title of machine for turning bread into stones derives from Stravinsky's The Rake's Progress; Tom's sudden wealth has brought him luxury and amusement, but no lasting satisfaction. One night he has a dream of a machine that could turn stones into bread, feeding the world and gaining him lasting admiration and respect. He endeavors to make this a reality, and fails spectacularly; he falls into ruin, disaster, and shame. I wrote most of this piece in January and February of 2017, with an acute feeling that those with power and wealth are turning bread into stones, and receiving not disaster or shame but adulation.

The 'bread' in this piece's machine is 'Stormy Weather', as sung by Lena Horne in the film of the same name.

Recording by the Talea Ensemble, conducted by Jeffrey Means.

A perusal score is available here.